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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 612.13 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 612.13 and 257.13 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 612.13 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/612.13 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 612.13 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 157,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,396.99/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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